Exploring ways to reduce burnout among healthcare professionals.
Understanding and Addressing Community Health Center Burden, Resiliency, and Burnout - Systems Engineering Analyses and Approaches
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11029672
This study is looking into why healthcare workers are feeling so burned out, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it aims to find better ways to help them work more efficiently and feel better, which will also improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11029672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the high levels of burnout experienced by healthcare professionals, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to understand the systemic issues contributing to this burnout, such as time burdens and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. By employing systems engineering approaches, the research seeks to optimize workflows and develop resilient processes that can improve both staff well-being and patient care. The findings could lead to actionable strategies that enhance the work environment for healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, who are experiencing burnout or high work-related stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or who do not interact with healthcare systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and job satisfaction for healthcare professionals, ultimately enhancing the quality of care patients receive.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that systems engineering approaches can effectively address burnout and improve healthcare delivery, indicating a promising avenue for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BENNEYAN, JAMES C — NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BENNEYAN, JAMES C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.